Happiness Collection (page 7)

Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada. 19th century engraving
NWI4867260 Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada. 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Franco-Canadian settlers having fun and dancing in Quebec, Canada)

Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_24: The famous worms - Literature, Love, Fashion
ICA4862639 Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1908_10_24: The famous worms - Literature, Love, Fashion, Men's Fashion

Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4717820 Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4717802 Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

France: photograph of a group of students fetching their promotion, 1920
LUX4724721 France: photograph of a group of students fetching their promotion, 1920; (add.info.: France: photograph of a group of students fetching their promotion, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917
LUX4736753 First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a leave, 1917, a kiss is very little and yet we have; (add.info)

First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a permission, 1917
LUX4736732 First World War: France, Postcard showing a couple of lovers declaring their love during a permission, 1917, we can love each other without saying it but a look can translate everything;

Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850
3331092 Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris)

Ancient mythology: Comus (Komos), god of joy and good dear, Themis, goddess of justice, law and equity
FLO4680079 Ancient mythology: Comus (Komos), god of joy and good dear, Themis, goddess of justice, law and equity, and Momus (Momos), deity of mockery

Title page with vignettes of high and low life in London, from the Corinthian Capital to the Basement
FLO4661914 Title page with vignettes of high and low life in London, from the Corinthian Capital to the Basement, with three dandies drinking wine in the centre

The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine
3561262 The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220417 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207416 Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Respect Everyones Right To Love (Kärlek) and Happiness
Carolina Gårdheim

Respect Everyones Right To Love (Kärlek) and Happiness
Carolina Gårdheim

Their cup of happiness is full (colour litho)
8629525 Their cup of happiness is full (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their cup of happiness is full. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn

"For who's so bold and fierce as I?" (colour litho)
8632371 "For who's so bold and fierce as I?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "For who's so bold and fierce as I)

Winter (colour litho)
8632364 Winter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho)
8632369 The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Unicorn)

In tow, man in the street with two young girls (engraving)
8631298 In tow, man in the street with two young girls (engraving) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In tow, man embraced in the street by two young girls)

Now laugh everybody! (b/w photo)
8655856 Now laugh everybody! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Now laugh everybody!" Laughing baby in a white gown)

This is jolly (coloured photo)
8655934 This is jolly (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is jolly. Boy in a bathtub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

African American wedding (colour litho)
8677453 African American wedding (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American wedding.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

In time of peace (engraving)
8672563 In time of peace (engraving) by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In time of peace. After the English Civil War, a woman with a baby)

Pig examining a cow pat (chromolitho)
8672143 Pig examining a cow pat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig examining a cow pat)

The Triumph of Art (engraving)
8672756 The Triumph of Art (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Art)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672696 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

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Happy as a King (colour litho)
8627007 Happy as a King (colour litho) by Collins, William (1788-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy as a King. Illustration for The People's Magazine)

It almost makes me smile! (chromolitho)
8656406 It almost makes me smile! (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "It almost makes me smile!" Laughing man)

I'm engaged! (colour litho)
8656782 I'm engaged! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm engaged!" A happy but unattractive spinster)

She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho)
8656693 She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Enjoy it now! You'll be a long time dead (colour litho)
8656594 Enjoy it now! You'll be a long time dead (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The jolly man with the grin he said "Enjoy it now)

Our sergeant (colour litho)
8656549 Our sergeant (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our sergeant. I never saw such a lot! I've taught you everything I know)

The Duffer Triumphant (colour litho)
8650478 The Duffer Triumphant (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duffer Triumphant)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643388 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Ellam, William Henry (1858-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Rest Content, My Little Puss / Be Sure I Shan't Whip You (colour litho)
8641624 Rest Content, My Little Puss / Be Sure I Shan't Whip You (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rest Content)

National Types of Beauty: Chile (b/w photo)
8645377 National Types of Beauty: Chile (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chile)

Girl with a cat and dog (colour litho)
8635284 Girl with a cat and dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a cat and dog)

Men playing cards (colour litho)
8635374 Men playing cards (colour litho) by Baxter, William Giles (1856-1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men playing cards. Illustration from Pears Annual, 1897.); © Look and Learn

Oh My Dog
Treechild

In Service (colour litho)
8650493 In Service (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Service. Children of the Village)

Two small Russian children
3567031 Two small Russian children by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Russia 1960 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer
6317619 When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer.; (add.info.: When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), La Suze-sur-Sarthe: Eglise de la Suze sur Sarthe, out of mass
LUX4800724 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), La Suze-sur-Sarthe: Eglise de la Suze sur Sarthe, out of mass, children catch the drages, 1895; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72)

The young princess of Poland Mary Leszczynska (1703-1768) learnt with her parents Stanislas I Leszczynski
ELD4859770 The young princess of Poland Mary Leszczynska (1703-1768) learnt with her parents Stanislas I Leszczynski (Stanislaw I Leszczynski (Leczinsky or Leszczinski or Leczynski)

The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1917_7_14: July 14 Sainte Marianne " They are all very beautiful
ICA4846395 The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1917_7_14: July 14 Sainte Marianne " They are all very beautiful! But the last comer makes me very happy

Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1916_10_28: War of 14 -18: " Who often wears
ICA4845674 Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1916_10_28: War of 14 -18: " Who often wears, well knows each other" - Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols

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Happiness is a timeless masterpiece, painted by the brushstrokes of life itself. From Benjamin Lay's revolutionary spirit in the 18th century to HRH Queen Elizabeth II's regal grace, happiness transcends time and space. Just like Edward Atkinson Hornel's vibrant depiction of The Coming of Spring, it blooms in our hearts with every passing season. In the realm of love and joy, we witness a couple on a tennis court, their smiles mirroring the exuberant woman jumping in the foreground. As William Heath Robinson raises his comical toast to happiness, we are reminded that laughter truly is an elixir for our souls. From picturesque Juan les Pins travel posters enticing us with promises of sun-kissed bliss to Titian's Noli Me Tangere captivating us with its profound beauty, happiness takes many forms. It dances through our lives like a couple jumping on a tennis court, their infectious enthusiasm spreading like wildfire. Even amidst challenging times, such as Pope Francis leaving on his Popemobile after his weekly general audience or during moments when uncertainty looms large like The Kitchen-God watching over us silently; happiness finds its way into our hearts if we open ourselves up to its embrace. Just as Gustav Klimt immortalized passion and tenderness in The Kiss or when jumpers leapt for joy at Camber Sands in Sussex back in 1934; these snapshots remind us that true happiness lies within simple pleasures and genuine connections. So let us cherish each moment and celebrate this eternal pursuit called 'happiness. ' For it is not confined to any era or canvas but resides within each one of us waiting to be discovered.